European FVL Cost Index

European FVL Cost Index: H1 2026 Results Released

PwC Austria and ECG – The Association of European Vehicle Logistics have released the H1 2026 European Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) Cost Index, which tracks sector cost developments through June 2026. In response to continued market acceleration during the third quarter 2026, including significant movements in fuel markets, PwC Austria and ECG will also publish an early special Q3 2026 update. The additional release will provide stakeholders with timely insight into the evolving cost landscape.

The European FVL Cost Index reached 160.9 in H1 2026, representing an overall cost increase of 60.9% between January 2019 and June 2026. Compared with H2 2025, when the index stood at 151.1, it rose by 9.8 points. All four segments increased in H1 2026, with the overall movement driven primarily by the rise in the FVL Sea Cost Index.

• Logistics segment – road: The FVL Road Cost Index reached 7 in H1 2026, representing an overall increase of 38.7% between January 2019 and June 2026. Compared with H2 2025, when the index stood at 129.4, it increased by 9.3 points, mainly due to higher fuel and asset costs.
• Logistics segment – sea: The FVL Sea Cost Index is 4 in H1 2026, representing an overall increase of 117.4% from January 2019 to June 2026. Compared with H2 2025 (199.9), the index increased by 17.5 points, driven by higher bunker fuel costs and goods dues charges.
• Logistics segment – rail: The FVL Rail Cost Index reached 6 in H1 2026, representing an overall increase of 39.6% between January 2019 and June 2026. Compared with H2 2025, when the index stood at 133.5, it increased by 6.1 points, mainly due to rising fuel costs and higher fees and wages in some European countries.
• Logistics segment – compounds: The FVL Compounds Cost Index is 2 in H1 2026, representing an overall increase of 31.2% from January 2019 to June 2026. Compared with H2 2025 (128.9), the index increased by 2.3 points, primarily due to further increases in asset and labour costs.

The full set of updated H1 2026 figures, differentiated by segment and country, is available in the appendix to the study published in March 2023.

For questions about the European FVL Cost Index or information on participating in future updates, please contact PwC Austria.

About the European FVL Cost Index
The European Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) Cost Index is developed through a longstanding partnership between ECG – The Association of European Vehicle Logistics – and PwC Austria. The Index provides regular updates and insights into cost developments in the FVL industry.

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